How to Fish Lake Wylie (2): Best Patterns & Techniques

Lake Wylie (2)

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 22, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Wylie (2)

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	50-62	Bass are transitioning from winter holes to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding but location-dependent on water temperature Fish are becoming more aggressive as water warms, moving from deep winter areas to secondary points and shallow cover	Secondary points near deep water access Laydowns in creek mouths and pockets Dock posts and corners in pre-spawn staging areas	Hard Jerkbaits worked with varied cadence, starting aggressive and slowing down Spinnerbaits slow-rolled along laydowns near deep water Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') around dock posts Structure Jigs worked through laydowns and transition areas	Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows Shad schools in pre-spawn staging areas	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	58-68	Pre-spawn spotted bass staging on secondary points and transition areas, making predictable movements toward spawning pockets Actively feeding during warming trends, especially during afternoon hours when water temperatures peak Utilizing current breaks and slack water areas near spawning pockets for resting and ambush points	Secondary points with transition from rock to pea gravel leading into spawning pockets Dock areas in protected coves with deep water access Riprap banks receiving afternoon sun	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to transition banks and around docks Shakey Heads worked slowly along bottom structure and dock posts Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') targeting rocky points and riprap	Pre-spawn shad schools in creek arms and around points Bluegill beginning to move shallow in protected pockets Crawfish becoming more active on rocky structure	Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	52-62	Pre-spawn crappie are staging in transition areas, moving from deeper winter haunts toward spawning flats, actively feeding to build energy reserves Fish are becoming more aggressive and schooling tighter as they prepare for the spawn, particularly during warming trends	Secondary points and creek channel bends in 8-15 feet of water, especially those near spawning flats Deeper dock structures adjacent to spawning areas, particularly those with brush Laydowns and timber in protected coves that warm quickly	Crappie Spider Rigging Crappie Dock Shooting Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9')	Shad concentrating in warming creek arms Blueback herring following baitfish schools Small sunfish in shallow brush areas	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	White Bass	52-62	Pre-spawn white bass staging near tributary mouths and main lake points, preparing for upstream movement Actively feeding in wolf-pack schools, pursuing shad in current areas and along structure edges Moving between staging areas and shallow feeding zones based on daily temperature fluctuations	Tributary mouths and river sections with current breaks Main lake points adjacent to deeper water Secondary points in major creek arms Shallow flats near spawning areas with 3-8 foot depths	Blade Baits worked vertically along channel edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) retrieved steadily through staging areas Lipless Crankbaits worked through shallow feeding zones	Shad schools concentrated near tributary mouths Small baitfish in current areas Juvenile sunfish in shallow staging areas	Vibrant Assorted Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-65	Largemouth bass actively moving into spawning areas, transitioning between pre-spawn staging and actual spawning behavior, as evidenced by the 58°F water temperature report Fish showing aggressive feeding patterns in multiple depth ranges (6-18ft) around hard cover, particularly rock piles and laydowns	Laydowns and fallen trees in protected spawning pockets, as indicated in recent fishing reports Rock piles in 6-18 foot depth range, proven productive in recent reports Protected coves and pockets with slower warming water, suggested by high shoreline development index	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for precise presentations around laydowns and shallow cover Bladed Jigs for covering water and triggering reaction strikes, particularly effective as noted in recent 20+ fish report Shakey Heads for working rock piles and deeper staging areas	Bluegill in shallow spawning areas and around laydowns Shad in slightly deeper water near rock piles Crawfish becoming active in rocky areas and around laydowns	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	65-72	Spotted bass are in spawn/pre-spawn mode, staging near spawning flats and actively feeding in 10-15 foot depths Fish are showing aggressive feeding behavior on shad, utilizing points as primary staging areas	Main lake points in 10-15 feet of water Secondary points adjacent to spawning flats Riprap banks with access to deeper water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) slow rolled in the 10-15 foot range Shakey Heads worked along points and transitions Bladed Jigs worked parallel to spawning flats	Shad schools staging on points Bluegill beginning to move shallow near spawning areas	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	58-68	Crappie moving into shallow spawning areas (2-8 feet) near shoreline cover, especially in protected coves and around docks Males preparing and guarding nests while females stage slightly deeper, creating multi-depth fishing opportunities Aggressive feeding periods during pre-spawn, becoming more territorial during actual spawn	Protected shallow coves with abundant dock structures Laydown trees and woody cover in 2-8 foot depths Secondary points leading into spawning coves	Crappie Dock Shooting Bobbers Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)	Small shad concentrating in spawning coves Blueback herring moving shallow with warming trends Various small sunfish species in shallow cover	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	White Bass	58-65	Aggressive spawning movement into tributary areas and shallow flats, with males staging first followed by females Schooling behavior intensifies with fish moving in large groups along current seams and staging areas	River mouth areas and tributary inflows with current Shallow gravel flats and rocky points near spawning areas Secondary points leading into spawning pockets	Inline Spinners worked through current seams and along rocky banks Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) retrieved steadily through spawning flats Blade Baits worked vertically along staging points	Young-of-year shad concentrating in tributary areas Small baitfish gathering in spawning areas	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn bass are actively feeding but showing finicky behavior, requiring precise presentations as noted in recent reports Fish are relating strongly to points and transitional areas as they recover from spawning activities	Main lake points, particularly near creek mouths as mentioned in reports Flats adjacent to deeper water, as noted in the Windjammer Park area report Secondary points with good deep water access	Drop Shot with light leaders (4lb fluorocarbon) for finicky fish Spinnerbaits slow-rolled along points Shakey Heads worked methodically on points and flats	Shad schools beginning to organize in post-spawn phase Crawfish active in the rocky areas and points	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	77-80	Spotted bass are actively feeding in shallow to mid-depth ranges during post-spawn, with increased activity during morning and evening hours as evidenced by recent topwater success Fish are relating strongly to hard cover (docks, laydowns, riprap) and showing both aggressive (topwater) and selective (jig) feeding patterns depending on time of day	Docks with adjacent riprap banks, especially during morning hours Laydowns and woody cover near docks, particularly productive during afternoon periods Main lake points with hard structure, serving as transition areas between spawning pockets and summer haunts	Hard Topwater (Prop) - especially effective during morning hours around docks and riprap Structure Jigs - productive around laydowns and dock posts during afternoon hours Wacky Rigs - effective finesse presentation when fish become more selective	Shad - primary forage as evidenced by successful topwater presentations and lake profile data Crawfish - indicated by success of jig presentations around hard cover	Natural Shad Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	65-75	Post-spawn crappie are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper summer haunts, staging near drop-offs and suspended around docks Fish are actively feeding to recover from spawn, with peak activity during early morning and evening hours In the moderately stained water (1.5m clarity), fish will stay relatively shallow and oriented to visible structure	Docks adjacent to deeper water, especially those with brush or structure Creek channel edges where post-spawn fish stage during migration Shallow brush piles and laydowns in 5-15 feet of water	Crappie Dock Shooting Crappie Spider Rigging Hover/Mid-Strolling	Shad congregating around docks and in creek arms Blueback herring moving along channel edges Small baitfish gathering in brush piles	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	White Bass	62-72	Post-spawn white bass are actively feeding and schooling, often chasing shad in current-influenced areas and along points Fish are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper main lake structure, using points and current breaks as staging areas	Main lake points with current influence, especially those adjacent to deeper water Current breaks and eddies near river channel transitions Secondary points and flats where shad are congregating	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked at varying depths along points and current breaks Inline Spinners retrieved at medium speeds through schools of feeding fish Lipless Crankbaits worked through areas where shad are present	Shad schools congregating near points and current areas Small baitfish utilizing current breaks and eddies	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	82-89	Bass are establishing summer patterns with early morning/late afternoon shallow feeding periods, transitioning to deeper or shaded areas during mid-day heat Fish are actively using current breaks and shade lines as primary feeding zones, with increased activity around dock structures	Main lake docks with deep water access and current breaks Rock ledges along river channel edges Shaded banks and marina slips on main lake points	Shakey Heads worked slowly around docks and structure Hard Topwater (Prop) during early morning and late afternoon periods Drop Shot targeting offshore structure during midday	Bluegill around dock structures and shallow cover Shad relating to main lake points and ledges Crawfish along rock ledges and hard bottom areas	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Spotted Bass	75-85	Actively feeding on 2-3 inch shad in slack water areas near current, particularly during morning hours Holding tight to hard cover (docks, riprap) during bright conditions and post-frontal situations Moving between shallow feeding areas and deeper comfort zones as temperatures fluctuate throughout the day	Docks with access to deeper water, especially those creating shade Shallow rocky areas and riprap banks during morning hours Deep holes with slack water adjacent to current areas	Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly near the surface around bait schools Shakey Heads worked methodically around docks and hard structure Wacky Rigs presented around dock posts and shade lines	Small Shad (2-3 inches) Baitfish relating to dock structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Crappie	75-85	Crappie are seeking thermal refuge and actively feeding on blueback herring and shad in areas with moderate current breaks and dock structure Fish are suspending near deeper dock areas during midday heat, moving shallower during morning/evening to feed	Docks with access to deeper water and current breaks Slack water areas adjacent to current seams Shaded areas under docks with 8-15 feet of water	Crappie Dock Shooting Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')	Blueback Herring Shad	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	White Bass	75-89	Actively schooling and chasing shad in the upper water column, especially during early morning and evening hours Moving to deeper water during bright midday periods but remaining active near points and current breaks Utilizing structure near deep water as ambush points throughout the day	Main lake points with current breaks, especially those adjacent to deeper water River channel edges where current concentrates baitfish Shallow flats near deep water access during dawn/dusk periods	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked quickly through schooling fish Spinnerbaits retrieved at varying speeds around points and current breaks Lipless Crankbaits burned through actively feeding schools	Shad schools concentrated in the upper water column Small baitfish gathered around current breaks Young-of-year shad in shallow pockets	Bold Striped Patterns Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Wylie (2)

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Bass actively chasing shad in shallow water, especially in creek arms and around structure as evidenced by multiple fishing reports Fish are transitioning between shallow feeding zones and slightly deeper staging areas, with increased activity during warming periods of the day	Main lake points and creek mouth points where shad are congregating Shallow docks and laydowns in major creek arms Rock piles and current breaks in river sections	Hard Jerkbaits worked with pauses around points and shallow structure Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') parallel to shoreline structure Bladed Jigs around rocky areas and through shad schools	Shad (primary forage based on multiple recent reports) Crawfish (secondary forage indicated by success of craw-colored crankbaits)	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Spotted Bass	62-75	Actively chasing shad in shallow to mid-depth ranges, particularly during early morning periods Moving along shoreline structures and utilizing current breaks while feeding on migrating bait	Laydowns and woody structure along shorelines, especially in areas with current Main lake points with access to deeper water Riprap banks where shad congregate	Hard Topwater (Prop) early morning and cloudy conditions Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) mimicking shad Spinnerbaits parallel to shoreline structure	Shad - primary forage based on multiple reports Small Baitfish - secondary forage in similar size range	Natural Baitfish Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Fall	Crappie	58-72	Crappie are actively schooling and following baitfish (shad and blueback herring) as they migrate to creek arms and coves Fish are transitioning to deeper water as temperatures cool, suspending near structure and concentrating around baitfish schools	Deep dock areas in creek arms (15-20 feet) Channel swings with current near creek mouths Laydowns and brush piles near deeper water	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Spider Rigging	Shad schools migrating to creek arms Blueback herring in main lake areas Small baitfish around dock structures	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Fall	White Bass	58-72	White bass are actively chasing baitfish in shallow to mid-depth areas, especially around current-influenced zones and structure Fish are schooling and corralling shad against structure, particularly around laydowns and points	Laydowns and woody structure near current areas Main lake points with access to deeper water River sections with current breaks	Bladed Jigs worked around structure Lipless Crankbaits for covering water and targeting schooling fish Spinnerbaits parallel to shoreline structure	Shad schools Minnows	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	45-55	Fish are holding near deep water access points but will move shallower during sunny winter days, as evidenced by recent dock fishing success Feeding windows are most active during warmer periods of the day, particularly when temperatures rise above freezing	Docks with deep water access, especially those receiving afternoon sun Shallow brush piles adjacent to deeper water Deep water points with natural or artificial cover	Drop Shot with straight tail worms, worked slowly near structure Wacky Rigs with 5-inch stickbaits during warming trends Structure Jigs worked slowly through brush piles	Bluegill in shallow brush areas Crawfish becoming more active during warming trends	Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Winter	Spotted Bass	48-55	Spotted bass are relating to hard structure adjacent to deep water, particularly on points with sea walls and rip rap. Fish are less concentrated on docks compared to summer patterns. Fish are feeding opportunistically but require slower presentations, particularly when the crankbait contacts bottom	Points with concrete sea walls and rip rap with deep water access Rip rap banks in 8-foot depth range near creek entrances Secondary points with dock structures	Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked with varied retrieves, particularly slow when contacting bottom Structure Jigs worked slowly along hard structure Blade Baits worked vertically near points	Shad concentrated near structure and points Crawfish emerging from rocky structure during warmer periods	Natural Shad Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Winter	Crappie	45-53	Suspending in large schools near deep water structure and channel edges, typically moving less but feeding opportunistically Concentrating in areas where current meets deeper structure, taking advantage of baitfish congregations Showing preference for the warmest available water during daylight hours	Deep creek channel bends with adjacent structure in 18-23 foot range Areas where current meets deep structure, particularly near river channel intersections Deeper dock areas in 15-20 foot range, especially those near channel swings	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Blade Baits Crappie Spider Rigging	Shad concentrating in deeper water Blueback herring following current seams Small baitfish seeking warmer water pockets	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	White Bass	45-52	White bass will school tightly in deeper water, typically suspending near prominent structure or following shad schools Feeding activity becomes more concentrated during stable weather patterns, with fish making occasional moves to shallower water during warm fronts	Deep points and channel breaks adjacent to shallow flats, especially in 15-25 foot range Current-influenced areas near the Catawba River channel, particularly deeper holes Deep structure near tributary mouths where baitfish concentrate	Blade Baits worked vertically through suspended schools Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) with steady lift-drop retrieves Spoons worked aggressively to trigger reaction strikes in cold water	Schooling shad concentrated in deeper water Small baitfish seeking warmer water in deeper zones	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Wylie (2)

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points near deep water access	Laydowns in creek mouths and pockets
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Secondary points with transition from rock to pea gravel leading into spawning pockets	Dock areas in protected coves with deep water access
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Secondary points and creek channel bends in 8-15 feet of water, especially those near spawning flats	Deeper dock structures adjacent to spawning areas, particularly those with brush
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	White Bass	Tributary mouths and river sections with current breaks	Main lake points adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Laydowns and fallen trees in protected spawning pockets, as indicated in recent fishing reports	Rock piles in 6-18 foot depth range, proven productive in recent reports
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Main lake points in 10-15 feet of water	Secondary points adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Protected shallow coves with abundant dock structures	Laydown trees and woody cover in 2-8 foot depths
Spring (Spawn)	White Bass	River mouth areas and tributary inflows with current	Shallow gravel flats and rocky points near spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points, particularly near creek mouths as mentioned in reports	Flats adjacent to deeper water, as noted in the Windjammer Park area report
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Docks with adjacent riprap banks, especially during morning hours	Laydowns and woody cover near docks, particularly productive during afternoon periods
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Docks adjacent to deeper water, especially those with brush or structure	Creek channel edges where post-spawn fish stage during migration
Spring (Post-Spawn)	White Bass	Main lake points with current influence, especially those adjacent to deeper water	Current breaks and eddies near river channel transitions
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Main lake docks with deep water access and current breaks	Rock ledges along river channel edges
Summer	Spotted Bass	Docks with access to deeper water, especially those creating shade	Shallow rocky areas and riprap banks during morning hours
Summer	Crappie	Docks with access to deeper water and current breaks	Slack water areas adjacent to current seams
Summer	White Bass	Main lake points with current breaks, especially those adjacent to deeper water	River channel edges where current concentrates baitfish
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points and creek mouth points where shad are congregating	Shallow docks and laydowns in major creek arms
Fall	Spotted Bass	Laydowns and woody structure along shorelines, especially in areas with current	Main lake points with access to deeper water
Fall	Crappie	Deep dock areas in creek arms (15-20 feet)	Channel swings with current near creek mouths
Fall	White Bass	Laydowns and woody structure near current areas	Main lake points with access to deeper water
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Docks with deep water access, especially those receiving afternoon sun	Shallow brush piles adjacent to deeper water
Winter	Spotted Bass	Points with concrete sea walls and rip rap with deep water access	Rip rap banks in 8-foot depth range near creek entrances
Winter	Crappie	Deep creek channel bends with adjacent structure in 18-23 foot range	Areas where current meets deep structure, particularly near river channel intersections
Winter	White Bass	Deep points and channel breaks adjacent to shallow flats, especially in 15-25 foot range	Current-influenced areas near the Catawba River channel, particularly deeper holes

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows	Shad schools in pre-spawn staging areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Pre-spawn shad schools in creek arms and around points	Bluegill beginning to move shallow in protected pockets
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad concentrating in warming creek arms	Blueback herring following baitfish schools
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	White Bass	Shad schools concentrated near tributary mouths	Small baitfish in current areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow spawning areas and around laydowns	Shad in slightly deeper water near rock piles
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Shad schools staging on points	Bluegill beginning to move shallow near spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Small shad concentrating in spawning coves	Blueback herring moving shallow with warming trends
Spring (Spawn)	White Bass	Young-of-year shad concentrating in tributary areas	Small baitfish gathering in spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools beginning to organize in post-spawn phase	Crawfish active in the rocky areas and points
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Shad - primary forage as evidenced by successful topwater presentations and lake profile data	Crawfish - indicated by success of jig presentations around hard cover
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad congregating around docks and in creek arms	Blueback herring moving along channel edges
Spring (Post-Spawn)	White Bass	Shad schools congregating near points and current areas	Small baitfish utilizing current breaks and eddies
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill around dock structures and shallow cover	Shad relating to main lake points and ledges
Summer	Spotted Bass	Small Shad (2-3 inches)	Baitfish relating to dock structure
Summer	Crappie	Blueback Herring	Shad
Summer	White Bass	Shad schools concentrated in the upper water column	Small baitfish gathered around current breaks
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad (primary forage based on multiple recent reports)	Crawfish (secondary forage indicated by success of craw-colored crankbaits)
Fall	Spotted Bass	Shad - primary forage based on multiple reports	Small Baitfish - secondary forage in similar size range
Fall	Crappie	Shad schools migrating to creek arms	Blueback herring in main lake areas
Fall	White Bass	Shad schools	Minnows
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow brush areas	Crawfish becoming more active during warming trends
Winter	Spotted Bass	Shad concentrated near structure and points	Crawfish emerging from rocky structure during warmer periods
Winter	Crappie	Shad concentrating in deeper water	Blueback herring following current seams
Winter	White Bass	Schooling shad concentrated in deeper water	Small baitfish seeking warmer water in deeper zones

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Wylie (2)

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	White Bass	Vibrant Assorted Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	White Bass	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Natural Shad Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	White Bass	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Spotted Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	White Bass	Bold Striped Patterns Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Spotted Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Fall	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Fall	White Bass	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Winter	Spotted Bass	Natural Shad Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Winter	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	White Bass	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals